Super Bowl by the numbers

Last year, more than 108 million people gathered in bars, lounges and living rooms, donning their favorite team’s apparel and eating and drinking while they cheered on their beloved players during the Super Bowl.

This year’s numbers are supposed to have been even higher.

To better examine the phenomenon, we have compiled a list that takes into consideration the economic impact of the Super Bowl, as well as some interesting economic statistics about the two teams that competed in this year's Super Bowl.

Who has more money?

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The Denver Broncos are the 13th richest team in the NFL, with a reported team value of $1.161 billion.

The Seattle Seahawks come in as the 15th richest team, with a team value of $1.081 billion.

Americans are expected to have consumed 1.25 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday. The average cost of chicken wings is $1.47 per pound, and with about 16 wings to a pound, Super Bowl Sunday will cost the American people $114,843,750 in chicken wings.